The Portland daily press., 1887-09-29

Attorney General-A. y. WATERMAN.
Auditor-CHARLEs LANE.
BosToN, Mass, Sept 2S,-The Massachu-
setts Republican State Convention met in
Boston at IL o'clock this morning and was
called to order by Temporary Chairman f.
L. Burden. 1927 delegates being present.
Francis w. Rockwell of Pittsfield was
chosen permanent chairman. He then ad-
dressed the convention. He attacked the
Democratic party for not reducing the Treas
ury surplus when many opportunities were
open to them to do so, and severely criticised
President Cleveland for his anti-reform pro-
clivities as demonstrated by his admins
trative acts.
This is the platform presented by the COM
mittee on resolutions and adopted
The Republicans of Massachusetts, in conven-
ton assembled submit to the people Of the Com
monwealth This declaration Of the principles upon
which they confidently appeal to the Intelligence
and conscience OF her citizens:
l. We believe in a protective tariff recognizing
the benefits II brings to our country by giving our
people more varied industries, more Constant EN-.
ployment and better remuneration, furnishing an
incentiyel for the fnller development Of our re-
sources, and securing our marketS-the best IN
the world-to our own producers.
2 We favor liberal appropriations for the re-
construction OF our navy, for coast defences, for
internal improvements, and for proper national
aid 20 education; also adequate pensions for our
disabled soldiers and sailors. To meet further
the question of treasury surplus, we recommend
such a reduction of internal revenue taxation as
the exigencies of the case may require. The
time has come for Congress to carefully consider
the question OF the internal revenue system and
OF the tariff on sugar, and the Improvement Of the
administration OF our customs laws, especially in
regard to fraudulent undervaluations.
3. We believe in an honest ballot, both North
ana South, and that every citizen should be al
lowed to vote and have his vote counted. We con-
denim unsparingly the systematic suppression of
the Republican vote in the Southern States and
the recent unblushing election frauds In certain
northern cities The maintenance of the purity
and safety of the ballot box is, and always shall
be, cardinal Republican principle.
A. We pledge ourselves to maintain the exist
ing civil service law of this Commonwealth. We
approve of the national civil service law, passed
by a Republican Congress, and demand that it be
extended to other departments not now under its
provisions. While We thus approve of the present
ciyil service law and demand its extension, we
call attention to the fact that the Democratic
party has during the present National administra-
can be utterly destroyed when it is administrated
IN hostile spirit. In proof Of this we point to
the array of shameful dismissals and disgraceful
appointments by the present administration and
also TO the Presidents Endorsement of the spois
machine in Maryland and other States. II further
proof were needed, it has been furnished by the
recent Democratic convention in this State, which
shows beyond doubt that the Democratic party
In Massachusetts stands with that party through
VictorS belong the Spoils."
5. We demand the cessation of the compulsory
rHpt law and the ' Protection a. Of f our fishery in
terests without yielding any of our international
rights.
s. Recognizing in intemperance the most fruit
tul source of pauDerism. crime, corruption in poll
tics and social degradation, we affirm our belief
In the most thorough restriction Of the liquor traf-
nc and the enforcement OF law for its suppression.
We approve the action of the last Legislature in
enactlng SO many temperance statutes, and de-
mand the continued enactment. of progressive
temperance measures as the policy of our party.
We repeat the recommendation of last years
convention, as follows: Believing that this
great public question now demands settlement
we favor the submission to the people of AN
amendment to our constitution prohibiting the
manufacture and sale of alcoholic liquor TO be
used as beverage" In order to have this mat
ter placed before the people. we call upon all
those who are opposed 20 the political control of
the grogshops to unite with the Republican party
I'M, In ,eeciing g Senators and Representatives, who
WIN vote for the submission Of this amendment.
q. The elevation and protection Of American
labor the increase Of its wages, the promotion
and security of all its interests, material and
moral, are not only cardinal object of the Re
publican party but are the principal purpose for
which II was formed, and for which II exists; as
witness sr es lLs protective policy its demand for
and the wei known liberal legislation Of Repub.
liean Massachusetts in behalf of her mechanics
and wage-workers. We believe that this end will
be defeated by the success Of any attempt 10 ar
ray labor against capital, which is the legitimate
lrut oi INDUSTRY skill and enterprise for all alike
ana upon the accumulation Of which the employ
ment and prosperity of labor itself largely de-
pends.
3. The Republican party ever has maintained
and ever will maintain and defend the common
schools OF Massachusetts as the very citadel of
her liberties and the source of her glory, great
ness and happiness. They shall be kept open to
all her children, and free from all partisan and
seetaran control. loud applauseI.
y. we believe that the Republican adminlstra-
tion OF tne state OF Massachusetts is honest, up
rlght, and has earned the confidence OF all good
cltlzens. We believe that Republican Legisla-
ture VIII consider questions outside OF party is
sues more wisely than will body having major
lty OF our opponents, and we earnestly recon-
mend to all constituencies that they should select
sucn candidates for Senators and Representatives
10 the General Court, that the high standard of
Muassacnusetts Ma legislation may not be impaired.
we only ecn0 the general opinion of our people in
saying that Gov Ames has performed the duties
OF ms once 10 the public satisfaction; that the
State government is worthy Of Endorsement, and
that lts continuance In office would mean that the
voters OF Massachusetts are determined not to
exhibit In their State affairs the unhappy eyi-
uehceS OF party mismanagement which the Demo-
eratc leaders have inflicted upon the city of Bos-
St; s1ll; ana would, II In control, repeat upon the
state. lLong continued applause.l
Mr.. Hoar nominated for Governor Hon.
OlVer Ames for reelection, and he was
unanimously nominated
j: q. A. Bracket was unanimously nom
mated for Lieutenant Governor
Inc following nominations were also
unanimous: III. b. Pierce. for Secretary of
OF Statei A. w. Beard for Treasurer, and
CHARLES Lane for Auditor. The formal bal
lot for Attorney General resulted in 339
votes for A. j. Waterman of Pittsfield
against 25l for A. e. Pillsbury. and Water
man nomination was declared unanimous.
Inc convention then adjourned.